Flagler man charged with molestation in Ocala area

Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 4:12 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 4:12 p.m.

OCALA - A 24-year-old man accused of molesting a 4-year-old girl was picked up on a warrant Tuesday and brought to the Marion County Jail.

Casey J. Plummer of Flagler Beach has been charged with lewd or lascivious molestation.

According to Marion County Sheriff's Office report, the allegation was made locally in late December 2012. Sgt. Jerry Bevan was assigned to the case.

Bevan was told that Plummer had been seen bending over the little girl and was startled when he was asked what he was doing. The girl told at least one person in the household that Plummer touched her, and pointed to her private area, according to the report.

Plummer claimed he was moving the girl to look for his deodorant, noted the report.

Bevan interviewed Plummer over the phone and the man denied touching the girl inappropriately. Bevan then sought a warrant for his arrest.

<p>OCALA - A 24-year-old man accused of molesting a 4-year-old girl was picked up on a warrant Tuesday and brought to the Marion County Jail.</p><p>Casey J. Plummer of Flagler Beach has been charged with lewd or lascivious molestation.</p><p>According to Marion County Sheriff's Office report, the allegation was made locally in late December 2012. Sgt. Jerry Bevan was assigned to the case.</p><p>Bevan was told that Plummer had been seen bending over the little girl and was startled when he was asked what he was doing. The girl told at least one person in the household that Plummer touched her, and pointed to her private area, according to the report.</p><p>Plummer claimed he was moving the girl to look for his deodorant, noted the report.</p><p>Bevan interviewed Plummer over the phone and the man denied touching the girl inappropriately. Bevan then sought a warrant for his arrest.</p>